Identify the Action the Nurse Should Take When He Notes

Multiple Choice

Identify the action the nurse should take when he notes that a client who is receiving captopril (Capoten) for congestive heart failure has developed hyperkalemia.

A) Give the next dose with a full 240 mL glass of water.
B) Hold the next dose and notify the physician.
C) Increase the client’s intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
D) Reduce the dose by half and give both a.m. and p.m.